Why Become An Orthodontist
The continuation of my knowledge after high school is something that I’ve decided to do for a long time. By proceeding my education, it will help me grow up and learn more about how the world works without always relying on my parents. Going to college has been a goal for me since my freshman year and I always had that mentality that one day I will go to college. I have learned many great things in high school that has prepared me for college and I believe that I am ready to continue that next part of my life. My reason for continuing my education is to begin my learning to become an orthodontist and becoming a first-generation college graduate. Making my family proud is something that I want to come true. My family is very important to me
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Orthodontist are focused on a patient’s oral health but in a different way dentist do. They provide services for misaligned teeth, overbites, underbites, etc. An orthodontist uses a variety of medical devices to help the process such as headgears, plates, and braces (Nordqvist, 5). Not only do they specialize in misaligned teeth, but they also specialize in various aspects of facial growth. They look for the shape and the development of the jaw. They provide treatment for patients with Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) which is a joint dysfunction that happens in the face, mouth or jaw. It causes for headaches, joint locking or muscle spasms. When diagnosing a patient, they will assess the state of the patient’s teeth and make a prediction on how the patient’s teeth will likely develop without treatment (Nordqvist, 5). The diagnostic procedures will consist of a full medical and dental health history, a clinical examination, x- rays, and plaster models of the teeth. The diagnostic procedures will
Orthodontist and dentists usually have similar working conditions. Orthodontist must have a high level of social contact with patients and coworkers. They also must deal with being exposed to diseases and infections carried by patients (Arizona CIS, 2). Orthodontists must be exact and fully complete their work. Any error committed will later result with a patient experiencing pain. Orthodontists usually work
Orthodontist are focused on a patient’s oral health but in a different way dentist do. They provide services for misaligned teeth, overbites, underbites, etc. An orthodontist uses a variety of medical devices to help the process such as headgears, plates, and braces (Nordqvist, 5). Not only do they specialize in misaligned teeth, but they also specialize in various aspects of facial growth. They look for the shape and the development of the jaw. They provide treatment for patients with Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) which is a joint dysfunction that happens in the face, mouth or jaw. It causes for headaches, joint locking or muscle spasms. When diagnosing a patient, they will assess the state of the patient’s teeth and make a prediction on how the patient’s teeth will likely develop without treatment (Nordqvist, 5). The diagnostic procedures will consist of a full medical and dental health history, a clinical examination, x- rays, and plaster models of the teeth. The diagnostic procedures will
Orthodontist and dentists usually have similar working conditions. Orthodontist must have a high level of social contact with patients and coworkers. They also must deal with being exposed to diseases and infections carried by patients (Arizona CIS, 2). Orthodontists must be exact and fully complete their work. Any error committed will later result with a patient experiencing pain. Orthodontists usually work